The Key Doctor Program is a central component of the Governmental Affairs Department. This grassroots program is designed to educate the legislature about the profession and scope of doctors of chiropractic; establish and maintain positive relationships with legislators; and provide information to the Governmental Affairs Department and CCA District presidents regarding legislative concerns.

The Key Doctor will act as a contact liaison between his or her assigned legislator/s, the CCA Governmental Affairs Department and his or her local CCA district president. CCA Governmental Affairs Department will provide all Key Doctors a grassroots-training manual that will assist Key Doctors in effective grassroots lobbying techniques.

The Key Doctor Program Committee Chairperson in conjunction with the Governmental Affairs Committee Chairperson appoints Key Doctors. The goal of the Key Doctor Program is to have at least one doctor of chiropractic assigned to each legislator.